Codename: Ember - The Istanbul Protocolby Jaxon SteeleJace Maddox isn't just brilliant-he's augmented. At nineteen, the former MIT prodigy finds himself expelled, hunted, and thrust into the shadows of global espionage. Recruited by the secretive ORION program, Jace undergoes SYNAPSE integration, becoming humanity's latest weapon in a world where artificial intelligence and human minds are colliding.His first mission drops him into the heart of Istanbul, racing against time to unravel a high-stakes conspiracy threatening international stability. As he navigates ancient city streets and modern danger, Jace battles enemies who wield technology as both sword and shield-including those desperate to harness his own advanced mind for nefarious ends.Driven by his father's memory, haunted by betrayal, and caught in a web of secrets, Jace must rely on intelligence, grit, and the fragile hope that he can trust no one-and survive everything.Perfect for fans of techno-thrillers and international intrigue, The Istanbul Protocol launches the Codename: Ember series with cinematic tension, bold innovation, and heart-pounding suspense.